Mango and Weed – A Match Made In Heaven

If you are a marijuana smoker, mangoes should be your new favorite fruit. Some people believe that mango and weed will lead to faster, stronger, and longer lasting highs. These effects can in part be described by similarities in the chemical makeup of mangoes and marijuana flowers.

Myrcene

Myrcene, which is the terpene responsible for giving mangoes their unique smell, is also found in high concentrations in hops and cannabis. Myrcene has a light earthy and fruity clove like odor in small amounts, but in higher concentrations like those found in hoppy beers, the odor can be much stronger. A Swiss study of 16 different marijuana strains showed that myrcene was the most common terpene present in each plant. The presence of myrcene in marijuana and mangoes is the connection that begins to explain why mangoes can get you higher.

Since the 1970’s scientists have been aware that myrcene can increase the permeability of cell membranes in the human body. Simply, when the myrcene found in mangoes is ingested, it makes cell membranes in the brain more receptive for absorbing the cannabinoids that travel in your marijuana smoke. Basically, mango and weed is a great combination.

Myrcene rich plants have been used in Brazil for therapeutic purposes including pain relief, anti-inflammatory medicine, sleep aid, and even diabetic medications. These applications parallel many of the medicinal uses of marijuana.

Those who have experienced increased highs as a result of eating mangoes suggest that the absorption time of THC was cut from 7 seconds to just 4. This is promising for the impatient smoker, but remember that you should eat the ripest mango you can find at least 45 minutes before you smoke. Start packing a mango in your bag to eat as a snack on your way home from work before you sit down for a sesh with your Firefly 2.

Added health benefits

Speaking of snacks, another benefit of mixing mangoes into your smoking ritual, is that they are a healthy choice for the munchies. Rich in vitamin A and C, you will enjoy a juicy vitamin-rich alternative to the ever-present soda and candy.

For medical marijuana patients, eating mangoes can be a great way to prolong the pain relieving effects you find from smoking.

Another thing to keep in mind when eating mangoes to increase your high is your metabolism. It may seem obvious, but if you have a fast metabolism you will want to consume larger amounts of the fruit prior to smoking. Again, being sure to select the ripest mangoes you can find will assist in overcoming higher metabolism.

The verdict

The verdict is in—mangoes do increase the effects of smoking marijuana. Users will find that their high seems more efficient while their bodies will enjoy all the added vitamins and nutrition found in the tasty fruit.

I began to suspect that mangoes had some secret power back when they cured George’s libido in an episode of Seinfeld. Little did I know the fruit had such a relationship with marijuana. Keep experimenting with mango and weed; the best may still be on its way.

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